Subj: Scientists Discover Purple Frog (S542c)
From: AOL.com on 6/5/2007
Source: http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/scientists-discover-24-species-in/20070604172109990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Scientists Discover 24 Species in Suriname
By Deborah Zabarenko
Reuters
WASHINGTON (June 5) - A purple fluorescent frog is one of 24
new species found in the South American highlands of Suriname,
conservationists reported on Monday, warning that these
creatures are threatened by illegal gold mining.
A frog with purple fluorescent markings is among 24 new species
discovered by Conservation International in Suriname over the
past two years.